China sees tourism boom during May Day holiday

The five-day May Day holiday — from Thursday through Monday — spurred a tourism boom in the country, with scores of domestic and international tourists swamping destinations big and small to make the most of the break, the last long holiday in the first half of the year.

Encouraging reports have been coming in from local authorities and tourists alike. “We were packed like sardines and it was very hard to push our way through the crowds. But we love the festive atmosphere. The snacks and specialties made by street vendors taste good too,” said Li Yunfeng, 34, who is on a…